doll

Child's humanoid toy

A doll is a small figure of a human, typically a toy for children.

Dolls range from simple cloth figures to elaborate collectibles.

The word extends to attractive people, especially women: She's a real doll.

To doll up is to dress elaborately or apply heavy makeup.

Calling someone a doll can be affectionate or condescending depending on context.

figure

mannequin

Life-sized display figure

  • figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
  • effigySculpted human representation
  • puppetControlled performing figure

marionette · dummy · ventriloquist · matryoshka · kachina · voodoo · poppet · nesting · wooden · cloth

plaything

toy

Object for amusement

playhouse · make-believe · Barbie · nursery · playdate · dress-up · miniature · accessories · clothing · stroller

collectible

antique

Old valued collectible

china · Victorian · heirloom · handcrafted · delicate · ornamental · display · shelf · curio · preservation

lifelike

reborn

Spiritually or literally revived

weighted · handpainted · vinyl · artist · newborn · infant · sleeping · breathing · nursery · therapeutic

endearment

darling

Beloved person or pet

  • dearTreasured or costly
  • sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
  • honeyBees' viscous nectar product

baby · cutie · precious · sweetie · poppet · pet · love · angel · dearest · lamb

Categories
Opposites
toy type

dollaction figure

Poseable character toy

stuffed animal · ball · building blocks · video game · board game

animacy and realness

dollreal person

human being · baby · flesh and blood

gendered connotation (informal usage)

dollguy

Chap or steadying cable

chap · fellow · bloke · dude · boy

Phrases
Family

dolly, dolls, doll-like, dollhouse, baby doll, ragdoll, Dolly, dolled, dollish

Familiarity
Top 3,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G